Tsunami Ride Collapse at Surajkund Mela Kills Inspector

• Tsunami swing collapses mid-air at Surajkund Mela
• Police inspector dies during rescue effort
• 13 others injured, all shifted to hospital
• Government orders probe into safety measures

GG News Bureau
Surajkund, 7th Feb: A police inspector was killed and at least 13 people were injured after a Tsunami swing collapsed mid-air at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad on Saturday evening, triggering panic at the crowded fairground.

The accident occurred around 6:15 pm when the ride, carrying nearly 15 people, suddenly tilted and broke while in motion. A video circulating on social media shows the swing rotating normally before one side of the structure snaps, causing the entire ride to drop to the ground as onlookers rush to safety.

Police said the fair area was cleared immediately after the incident. Rescue operations were led by District Magistrate Ayush Sinha, with support from police and emergency teams. All injured persons were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was on duty at the venue, died while attempting to rescue those trapped in the collapsed ride. Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal expressed grief over his death and later visited the hospital to review the treatment of the injured. He assured victims of full medical support and directed officials to ensure there was no negligence in their care.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini also expressed condolences to the inspector’s family and instructed authorities to provide immediate and proper treatment to the injured. He said the government would extend assistance to the affected families.

Authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident to determine how the swing broke. Officials are examining the safety protocols, permissions and maintenance records linked to the ride.

The Surajkund Mela, which opened on January 31, is scheduled to continue until February 15.